FEATURES
- Reverse logistics programs help reduce costs, mitigate risks
April 26, 2011 | 10:08 am
ESNA spoke with ReSolve, part of Arrow's newly launched reverse logistics group, which also includes Intechra, an IT asset disposition services company and Converge, an independent distributor, to discuss the importance of a reverse supply chain logistics program. - Japan disaster impacts supply chain
April 1, 2011 | 1:20 pm
The aftermath of Japan's earthquake last month has left the electronics supply chain struggling with production stoppages and shipment delays of electronic components and raw materials supply. - DRAMs: It’s a buyer’s market . . . for now
March 4, 2011 | 1:11 pm
Because the DRAM market is highly volatile the current buyer's market could quickly swing into a seller's market during the second half of 2011. Buyers will need to keep an eye on several key issues. -
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Linecard Expansions
- Digi-Key adds Lattice MachXO2 PLDs
September 29, 2011 | 1:49 pmThief River Falls, Minn. — Digi-Key Corp. has expanded its line card with the addition of Lattice Semiconductor’s MachXO2 programmable logic devices (PLDs). The MachXO2 family of infinitely reconfigurable PLDs offers low density PLDs with a mix of low cost, low power and high system integration in a single device. Combining an optimized look-up table [...]
- Digi-Key inks deal with LS Research
September 27, 2011 | 7:52 pmDigi-Key Corp. and LS Research (LSR) have signed a global distribution agreement that allows the high-service distributor to sell LSR’s wireless products.
- Heilind stocks TE Connectivity solar products
September 27, 2011 | 7:48 pmHeilind Electronics is stocking TE Connectivity’s full line of solar products, including the SOLARLOK product line, solar identification labels and solar relays.
- Digi-Key goes green with EnOcean
September 27, 2011 | 7:42 pmDigi-Key expands its U.S. line card with the addition of EnOcean energy harvesting and RF modules.
- Mouser signs Panasonic Semiconductor
September 26, 2011 | 2:09 pmMouser Electronics has signed a distribution agreement to stock products for Panasonic Industrial Company’s semiconductor group. Panasonic offers a variety of semiconductors and LED emitters.
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Tag Archive
Avnet buys two Taiwanese distributors
Strengthening its position in the Asian market, Avnet, Inc. has acquired Prospect Technology, a semiconductor distributor with operations in Taiwan, and J.C. Tally and its affiliate Shanghai FR International Trading, an interconnect, passive and electromechanical components (IP&E) distributor in Asia with operations in Taiwan and China. »
Dialog acquires SiTel for $86.5M
Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management semiconductor solutions for portable devices, has acquired SiTel, a provider of short-range wireless, digital cordless and VoIP technology. »
Siemens, National Semi partner to deliver advanced, energy-efficient ultrasound systems
Siemens Medical Solutions and National Semiconductor have formed a strategic alliance to develop ultrasound imaging systems that produce enhanced image quality and advanced 3D/4D imaging capabilities, while consuming less power. »
TI supports Qi wireless power standard
TI has adopted the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) Qi standard for universal wireless charging as new Qi products start to roll out. »
iSuppli teardown reveals $171.05 BOM for BlackBerry Torch
The new Blackberry Torch 9800 smart phone from Research in Motion Ltd. carries a bill of materials (BOM) of $171.05, according to a teardown and cost analysis conducted by market research firm iSuppli Corp. »
Power management IC market to grow nearly 40% in 2010
The power management semiconductor market will reach $31.4 billion in 2010, up 39.9 percent from $22.4 billion in 2009, according to a new report from iSuppli Corp. This year's expansion will reverse the losses of 2009, which declined 15.8 percent, and is expected to yield the highest growth rate during the next four years. »
Component shortages delay deliveries, increase prices
Several key commodity electronic components are in severe short supply, causing prices to rise and delaying deliveries, according to iSuppli Corp. These include analog, memory and standard logic ICs as well as power management discrete devices such as low-voltage MOSFETs and tantalum capacitors. »
AnalogicTech delivers integrated power solution for small backlit LCDs
AnalogicTech intros the AAT282X active-matrix TFT-LCD dc/dc converter family that includes a WLED driver and VCOM buffer, delivering a fully integrated power solution for portable backlit displays ranging from 5 to 10 inches. »
IDT claims first power converter and timing chipset with coupled inductor tech
IDT unveils a new family of voltage regulators designed to help reduce total system power loss by combining IDT's timing portfolio with a multi-phase controller and coupled inductor technology. »
iPad BOM is $259.60, says iSuppli
Based on the physical teardown of Apple's iPad, the estimated bill-of-materials (BOM) cost of the low-end 16 Gbyte, non-3G iPad is $250.60, and when manufacturing expenses are added, the cost rises to $259.60, according to iSuppli Corp. »
EA Blog
- Risky business
March 4, 2011 | 3:13 pmESNA’s recent DRAM article brings attention to the risk of buying on speculation. Yes, DRAM pricing is likely to have reached rock bottom or is very close to it so now would seem like a good time to stock up on DRAMs, right? The thought is when demand rises again, OEMs will have the supply they need.
- How important is a device’s carbon footprint?
February 9, 2011 | 11:22 amKey players in the electronics industry recognize the need to reduce their environmental impact, which includes lowering the energy consumption of their products as well as at their facilities and cutting their use of natural resources. They are also working to eliminate packaging, incorporate more recyclable materials, and do a better job of end-of-life management.
- Counterfeiters get better at their jobs
February 4, 2011 | 3:16 pmWhile counterfeit components will continue to be a problem in the supply chain fueled by shortages, electronic waste, and, yes, greed, independent distributors — a key source of supply for obsolete components and those in tight supply — have had to step up their fight against counterfeiters as they continue to get better at what they do.
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New Products
- Kemet unveils tantalum stack polymer caps
September 30, 2011 | 1:14 pmKemet claims the first-to-market tantalum stack polymer capacitors. The passives supplier says the Tantalum Stack Polymer (TSP) series is the first stack solution in the market that uses organic conductive polymer as the cathode plate of the capacitor.
- Micron claims highest density SPI NOR memory
September 27, 2011 | 7:57 pmMicron Technology claims the highest density serial peripheral interface (SPI) NOR memory with the launch of its N25Q product family.
- Delphi launches aluminum cable for automotive apps
September 15, 2011 | 11:35 am
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications. -
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